Bush In Peru: Don't Abandon Free Trade
He urged nations not to "stifle innovation and choke off growth."
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Rural America To Obama: Remember Us
Voters in rural counties voted overwhelmingly for John McCain. That has some wondering whether President-elect Barack Obama will pay much attention to rural issues.
Obama's Cabinet Takes Shape
President-elect Barack Obama has moved with unusual speed to select officials for his administration.
Journalists Targeted In Mexican Town
News organizations in Juarez have scaled back crime coverage as journalists are being kidnapped and killed.
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Rep. Waxman Known As
A Keen Negotiator
Some say the Democrat could be a powerful force for change as head of Energy and Commerce.
Neb. Lawmakers Put Age Limit On Safe Haven Law
The original law was intended to protect babies but led to the abandonment of kids as old as 17.
A Pakistani Journalist's View Of Afghanistan
Ahmed Rashid says his country's stance toward Afghanistan is affected by its rivalry with India.
Under Obama's Watch,
NASA Shuttles To Retire
The aging fleet will be grounded before a new spaceship is ready.
BlackBerry Unleashes A Storm You Can Touch
The BlackBerry experience is now available through a touch-screen phone.
Guess Who's Coming
To Dinner Now?
A conservative commentator says the next president needs to chew on some fresh ideas about farming.
Interviews & Profiles
Domingo, Bocelli Keep Opera Relevant
The two tenors perform together for the first time, as Domingo conducts Rossini in Washington, D.C.
NEW RELEASES
Randy Owen: After Alabama, Still Going Steady
The lead singer of the popular country band talks about his new solo CD, One on One.
Monitor Mix
The Spells' 'Bat Vs. Bird'Pop Culture
Vinyl Albums Track Jewish HistoryWorld Of Opera
Deadly Dysfunction: Hear Strauss' 'Elektra'All Songs Considered
NPR Listener Poll: The Best Albums Of 2008Exclusive First Listen
Paul McCartney's 'Electric Arguments'
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Best Books 2008
Top Five Crime And Mystery Novels
Love, death and the problem of God: Maureen Corrigan offers her picks for the top five crime novels.
Authors
Terry Tempest Williams Pieces Together Natural MosaicNational Book Awards
Peter Matthiessen Wins Fiction PrizeNon-Fiction
Malcolm Gladwell On The Myth Of The Self-Made ManThree Books
How To Be Killer At Cocktail Parties
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Movie Reviews
A Show-Biz Hero Meets Middle America
In Bolt, Disney updates the classic loyal-pet-on-a-quest formula with a twist: the story's animal-actor hero believes his own PR.
Movie Reviews
'Twilight': For Teens, A Swooningly Risky RomanceMovies
Beyond 'Twilight': Vampire Movies For Grown-UpsMovie Reviews
'Were The World Mine': 'Tis Definitely Fairy TimeThe Fresh Air Interview
'Milk' Screenwriter: Harvey Helped Me Come OutCulture
Museum Of American History: A Gem Gets Polished
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Thanksgiving
Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish
NPR's Susan Stamberg shares her mother-in-law's recipe. Plus: Chef Chris Kimball answers readers' questions, and NPR's Monkey See blog on the joys of "heritage turkeys."
StoryCorps
The Grandmother Behind The ManPop Culture
Why Do Pirates Have Us Hooked?My Cancer
Lessons Gleaned From The Dark RoomWhat Would Rob Do?
How To Score A Hot TicketFood
Comfort Foods For A Weary WorldEco-nomical Holidays
Join And Share Ideas For Eco-Friendly Gifts
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